
Coughing Up Blood and TB: Is It Serious? A Guide for India
QUICK ANSWER Coughing up blood (haemoptysis, also spelled hemoptysis) always needs a medical check. Call an ambulance or go to emergency if you cough up more than a few spots or streaks, the bleeding will not stop, or you have trouble breathing, chest pain, a fast heartbeat or dizziness. For small streaks, see a